Cost of living comparison
Peru is 10.5% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 48.3% less in Peru
- Groceries
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pay 44.0% less in Peru
- Transportation
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pay 2.2% more in Peru
- Housing
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pay 67.8% less in Peru
- Childcare
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pay 62.8% more in Peru
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.2% more in Peru
- Clothing
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pay 2.4% more in Peru
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation in Peru are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Peru.
If you lived in Peru instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 48.3% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.76
|
$3.74
PEN14.06
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.91
|
$5.76
PEN21.67
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.84
|
$0.93
PEN3.51
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.15
|
$0.47
PEN1.76
|
|
pay 44.0% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.51
|
$2.12
PEN7.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$3.22
PEN12.10
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.86
|
$4.63
PEN17.41
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.96
|
$2.67
PEN10.05
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.45
|
$2.40
PEN9.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD31.08
|
$0.71
PEN2.67
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.36
|
$0.38
PEN1.45
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.61
|
$0.44
PEN1.65
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.20
|
$0.45
PEN1.71
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.94
|
$0.43
PEN1.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.89
|
$0.39
PEN1.46
|
|
pay 2.2% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.25
|
$5.19
PEN19.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD253.81
|
$17.61
PEN66.18
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,522.48
PEN77,140.79
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.37
|
$16.04
PEN60.29
|
|
pay 67.8% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,015.26
|
$28.54
PEN107.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,568.66
|
$324.84
PEN1,221.04
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,330.10
|
$239.27
PEN899.36
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,658.24
|
$37.17
PEN139.71
|
|
pay 62.8% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD812.21
|
$170.53
PEN641.01
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,350.91
|
$4,073.87
PEN15,313.04
|
|
pay 19.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$2.47
PEN9.28
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.15
|
$2.84
PEN10.69
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.49
|
$5.40
PEN20.30
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$32.14
PEN120.81
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.92
|
$5.04
PEN18.93
|
|
pay 2.4% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Peru
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.92
|
$42.67
PEN160.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD761.44
|
$26.03
PEN97.83
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$66.63
PEN250.46
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$62.87
PEN236.31
|
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